Ok. This show is AMAZING, and I mean AMAZING. The cast all works so well together and are all SO incredibly talented,a nd the music is wonderful. It also has a cast of 9 (along with next season's Sweeney Todd, which I think is a funny coincidence). Anybody else excited?
"A cast of nine", eh? That number has allways been significant to John, so no surprise. His birthday (Oct 9), and "It's the highest number in the universe, after that we go back to zero". I guess we will all be learning a lot more about Mr. Lennon in the near future, and I'm glad.
I'm excited for the show (mostly about the cast, mostly Terrance Mann), but I was telling my friend about it yesterday, and I realized it sounds very odd. The only thing I can picture is like a concert. It isn't concert-like, is it?
I'm seeing the show in about three weeks. I'm a bit trepedatious, but still looking forward to it. I've never been a huge Beatles fan (and I'm not diplomatically saying I don't like them; I just haven't been a huge fan).
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Since I probably won't be able to see SF or Boston I just can't wait for the Broadway opening of Lennon. Saying there are no weak links in this cast just doesn't do them justice. They are, every member, incredibly strong links -- and they blend magnificently.
I've heard much of the show. And I agree Julia Murney is wonderful. But those fabulous high belt harmonies are courtesy of Ms. Marcy Harriell.
I wouldn't liken the production to a concert. I'm sure the audience will be very well pleased with Mr. Scardino's innovative handling of John's story as well as cast and director's interpretation of John's music.